It is officially May! Many May traditions center around flowers — May poles decorated with them and bulbs planted in the fall starting to pop open with new petals. This is a time of emergence of many types of animal life as well — both on land and in the sea. On a recent visit […]
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From the Chocolate Church: Legendary singer-songwriter Steve Poltz to grace the main stage
From Jonathan Edwards to Cheryl Wheeler, the Chocolate Church Arts Center has a long history of presenting some of the world’s most acclaimed troubadours. So, while many folks may not know him by name, Steve Poltz remains one of the most unique and endearing figures in modern folk and singer-songwriter circles. His combination of humor, […]
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Brunswick Gelato Fiasco ‘scoop-a-thon’ benefits Teen Center
Gelato Fiasco donated $2 to the Brunswick Area Teen Center for every dish, cone, pint or coffee sold Wednesday to support programs and meals for kids.
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Silent auction to raise money for Midcoast child paralyzed in car crash
Auggie Monsen’s grandmother is organizing a silent auction to help pay for her grandson’s medical bills after a car accident left him paralyzed from the chest down.
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Craft brewery partners with barbecue food truck in West Bath
Trinken Brewing Co. is partnering with a new food truck in West Bath ahead of the tourist season.
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When a spark from a train set Brunswick on fire
One of the worst disasters in Brunswick history began on April 26, 1912, when the noon train of the Maine Central Rail Road pulled in on schedule. Suddenly, phones in Bath, Portland, Topsham and Lewiston began to ring off the hook; one caller crying out, “Brunswick is burning!” Sparks from the noon train had set […]
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Everybody knows what we’re against. What are we for?
It was heartening to see so many turn out across the nation for the “Hands Off!” rallies April 5. I sensed something missing, though, as there always is when people coalesce around a negative. Yelling “Hands off!” at President Donald Trump implies that if he listened to us, we’d be happy for him to remain […]
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I ran for office because health care was out of reach. I’m still fighting.
When I decided to run for office, it wasn’t because I dreamed of a career in politics — it was because I felt that decisions being made by lawmakers were undermining the future of my generation. Like so many Mainers, I worked hard, holding up to four jobs at once, and still found myself priced […]
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Midcoast events to honor mother and daughter killed in Bath
The nonprofit Finding Our Voices will host events including an art show, march, panel and 5K run in Brunswick and Bath next weekend to benefit domestic violence prevention.
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The indomitable Diane Moyer held nothing back
When we moved to Brunswick in 2002, we bought a house in Meadowbrook. We liked the house, and we liked the realtor, Diane Moyer. Not only did she know how to show a house, but also she knew how to bond with prospective buyers. For example, Diane and Tina quickly discovered that they were both […]